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Network Engineering

Aquila Technology

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Lexington, MA
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Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
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Job Description

Network Engineering


Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret/Top Secret Clearance to be considered for this role – Must Be US Citizen to apply


Location: This position is 100% on-site due to the nature of the work in Lexington, MA


At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage.


About the Role:


Aquila Technology is seeking a Network Engineering  to join its team in support of one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. The team provides resources to assist with compliance execution, reporting, and vulnerability-remediation activities. These services are offered across the organization. In addition, the team is responsible for the overall operation of monitoring tools. Such tools include SolarWinds, the organizations IT service management (ITSM) tool (Footprints), and the organizations central visibility tool—BigFix.


Roles and responsibilities include but not limited to:


  • Contribute to a team responsible for the operations of the organizations enterprise classified networks.

  • Assist in the day-to-day role of supporting the network infrastructure which will include configuring and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls and other networking devices within the classified environment.

  • Has a basic understanding of troubleshooting and analytical skills to assist with the diagnosis and resolution of network issues

  • Familiar with DoD STIGs and how to evaluate network hardware for STIG compliance.



Must Have


  • Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree

  • Clearance Level: Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)

  • 5 years – Network Application Development (e.g. socket programming)

  • 5 years – General Dynamics Type 1 Encryptors

  • 5 years – Configuration and Management of Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto

  • 5 years – Network Architecture

  • 5 years – Networking experience (routers/switches/firewalls/servers)

  • 5 years – Network Systems Analysis

  • 5 years – Optimization of Distribution Networks

  • Networking Applications and Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP, HTTP/S, BGP and OSPF.



Nice to Have


  • DoD STIG’s

  • Automation tools (e.g. Ansible)



Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.


Our Perks Include:


PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:


  • 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work

  • 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment



Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.


401K with Fidelity – Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:


  • $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s

  • Fully vested from day one

  • Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution



Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.


Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) – Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.


Clearance. Level: Candidates must have an active clearance (secret/top secret, etc.) to be considered for this position due to the nature of the work.


Work from Home: This position will be 100% onsite due to the nature of the work. There may be some remote flexibility on a case by case basis but there are no regular remote days. Lexington, MA


Interview Process: 1st round interview will be a Zoom with the hiring manager. 2nd round interview will be a Zoom with additional team members as needed.
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About Us
At Aquila, our IT consulting and support services focus on one critical mission, delivering optimal technology solutions to our business partners that ensure the modern warfighter is equipped to own the advantage. Our team’s passion is seen every day, whether it’s in designing a new technology solution, building a robust, policy-compliant IT system, or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. We are passionate about technology, we respect our nation’s security needs and we understand the nuances, demands and critical nature of delivering the right outcomes. If you possess a love for country, solving complex technical challenges and learning new technologies, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Aquila has been providing Information Technology and Cyber Solutions since 1987.

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IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
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